Center Advisory Board member and UC Berkeley neuroscientist Linda Wilbrecht reviews the new book Wildhood. The book, Prof. Wilbrecht explains, details coming-of-age stories from across the natural world, revealing commonalities between animals that “celebrate the beauty and complexity of our own species’ journey into the big wide world.”
NSCA member Candice Odgers is cited in Forbes explaining that research suggests broader societal challenges may have a more significant impact on teen wellbeing than social media. The article proposes that social media companies can help support positive mental health in teens by giving platform users more choices, providing evidence-based supports, and creating approachable solutions.
NSCA Member Candice Odgers spoke with Scientific American about how although COVID took an emotional and educational strain on children and teens they are far from a ‘lost generation.’ “There’s a resilience story to be told from this,” says Odgers.
